As the Khmer Rouge once again attracts international attention, the world premiere play “Extraordinary Chambers” gets to the heart of the headlines. It’s a thrilling drama about the consequences of one couple’s seemingly innocuous business trip to Cambodia, will include Marin Hinkle (Two and a Half Men) and Mather Zickel (Rachel Getting Married) as Mara and Carter, the couple at the center of the story. Directed by Pam MacKinnon, the cast also features Greg Watanabe as Sopoan, the couple’s guide through the unfamiliar territory, as well as Francois Chau (LOST) and Kimiko Gelman, who play the roles of a high-powered Cambodian business man and his wife, respectively. As business deals unravel and personal negotiations brim with political consequences, the couple must decide if the salvation of one life is worth sacrificing the justice of many. Extraordinary Chambers will open in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles on June 1, 2011.

Preview Performances: Tuesday, May 24 – Tuesday, May 31
Opening Night: Wednesday, June 1
Closing Night: Sunday, July 3

For tickets and additional information, go here.

Extraordinary Chambers Trailer

Greg Watanabe on what drew him to the play

Francois Chau talks about getting into acting and his particular role